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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 23
Closing
The handle recess in the interior trim of the lug-
gage compartment lid makes it easier to pull 
down.
Make sure that the closing path of the 
luggage compartment lid is clear, other-
wise injuries may result.<
Cargo bay
Emergency release
Pull the lever in the cargo bay. The luggage 
compartment lid/tailgate is unlocked.
Roadster: increasing cargo bay 
capacity
The cargo bay can be enlarged when the con-
vertible top is closed.Turn the handles on both sides of the cargo bay 
outward beyond the resistance point at the 
same time, arrow 1.
The convertible top compartment panel swings 
up, arrow 2.
Before opening the convertible top:
Turn both handles inward.
The convertible top compartment panel is 
folded down.
To avoid any damage when opening the 
convertible top, make sure that the con-
vertible top compartment panel in the cargo bay 
has been folded down.<
Alarm system*
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
>When a door, the hood or the luggage com-
partment lid/tailgate is opened
>When attempts are made to start the vehi-
cle
>When there are movements in the vehicle 
interior: interior motion sensor, refer to 
page24
>When the car's inclination changes, for 
instance if an attempt is made to jack it up 
and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to 
towing away: Tilt alarm sensor, refer to 
page24
>When there is an interruption in the power 
supply from the battery
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry 
attempts for a short time by means of:
>An acoustic alarm 
     
        
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 113
Backup lamps
– bulb replacement96
Bandages, refer to First-aid 
kit99
Bar, refer to Towing 
methods101
Battery97
– charging97
– disposal97
– indicator/warning 
lamp12,97
– jump-starting99
– power supply interruption97
– remote control18
Being towed101
Belts, refer to Safety belts33
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts33
Beverage holders65
Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate59,62
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance 
System91
Bottle holders, refer to 
Beverage holders65
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic 
Brake Control DBC49
Brake fluid90
– indicator/warning lamp13
– level90
– warning lamp90
Brake Force Display52
Brake hydraulics, refer to 
Brake system90
Brake hydraulic system
– indicator/warning lamp13
Brake lamps
– brake force display52
– bulb replacement96
– indicator lamp, defective 
lamp13
Brake pads90
– break-in procedures70
– warning lamp90
Brake pad wear indicator
– brake pads90
– indicator/warning lamp13Brake rotors72
– brake system72
– break-in procedures70
Brakes
– ABS49
– brake fluid90
– brake pads90
– braking safely71
– break-in procedures
70
– indicator/warning 
lamps13,50
– parking brake39
Brake system90
– brake fluid90
– brake pads90
– break-in procedures70
– disc brakes72
– indicator/warning lamp13
Brake wear warning90
Breakdown
– Flat Tire Monitor51
Breaking in the clutch70
Breaking in the differential, 
refer to Engine and 
differential70
Break-in procedures70
Bridging, refer to Jump-
starting99
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs93
Bulb replacement, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs93
Burned fuel, refer to
Fuel specifications79
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11
C
California laws
– Event Data Recorders92
– Proposition 65 warning5
Can holders, refer to Beverage 
holders65
Capacity
– cargo bay, refer to 
Weights109
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery97Car care, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Care products, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Cargo bay23
– capacity109
– floor panel93
– increasing capacity23
– opening and closing21,22
– opening from inside the 
vehicle21,22
– opening from the outside21
– roller-blind cover65
Cargo loading
– stowing cargo73
– vehicle72
Car jack
– jacking points97
Car keys, refer to The key 
set18
Carpet care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Car phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Car radio, refer to the separate 
Owner's Manual
Car wash, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system70
CD changer, refer to Owner's 
Manual for Radio/Onboard 
Computer
CD operation, refer to Owner's 
Manual for Radio/Onboard 
Computer
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Center high-mount brake 
lamp, bulb replacement96
Central locking
– from inside21
Central locking system19 
     
        
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Everything from A to Z
116 Exterior mirrors34
– adjusting34
– automatic dimming 
feature71
– automatic heating34
– folding in and out34
Eyeglasses compartment65
Eyes, tow-starting and towing 
away100
F
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms24
– refer to Switching off an 
alarm24
Fasten safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts33
Filter
– refer to Microfilter60
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter63
Fine wood, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit99
First-aid kit99
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires84
Flat tire51
– Flat Tire Monitor51
– indicator/warning lamp13
– refer to Changing a wheel96
– refer to Tire condition83
– Run-Flat Tires84
Flat Tire Monitor FTM51
– indicator/warning lamp51
– initializing the system51
– snow chains85
– system limits51
Flat tire service, refer to 
Roadside Assistance98
Floods, refer to Driving 
through water71
Floor covers, carpets, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochureFloor mats, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Fog lamps56
– indicator lamp13
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely71
For your own safety5
Front airbags52
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor51
Fuel
– average consumption48
– capacity, refer to 
Capacities110
– display46
– quality79
– tank capacity79
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge46
Fuel filler flap, refer to Gas 
cap78
Fuel level
– refer to Fuel tank capacity79
Fuel tank capacity, refer to 
Capacities110
Fully automatic convertible 
top27
Fuses97
G
Gas cap78
Gasoline, refer to Fuel 
specifications79
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel 
gauge46
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic40
Gear lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic40
– manual transmission40
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic40
– manual transmission40
Glove compartment64Gross weight, refer to 
Weights109
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs94
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake39
Hands-free microphone67
Hardtop, refer to the separate 
Owner's Manual
Hardtop preparation73
Hazard warning flashers14
Headlamp control, 
automatic55
Headlamp flasher42
– indicator lamp12
Headlamps
– bulb replacement94
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– cleaning43
– cleaning system, washer 
fluid44
– cover94
– glass, care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
– washer reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir44
– washer reservoir volume, 
refer to Capacities110
Head restraints32
– safe seating position30
Heated
– rear window59,63
– seats33
Heated mirrors34
Heating
– mirrors34
– rear window59,63
– seats33
Heavy loads, refer to Cargo 
loading72
Height, refer to 
Dimensions107,108